| 114th Year, 9th Issue | Thursday, October 10, 2002 | Sparta, North Carolina |
County commission sets vote on sales tax hike for Oct. 16The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners agreed by consensus to bring a one-half cent sales tax to a vote at their Oct. 16 meeting.Warrants say elderly man shot pistol at son-in-law in an attempt to kill himAn elderly Ennice resident has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill after allegedly discharging a firearm in the direction of his son-in-law last Friday.
School board tours AHS vocational facilitiesTeachers, administrators and students hosted the Alleghany County Board of Education last week for a tour of Alleghany High School's vocational classes and facilities.Reality Check
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Alleghany Right to Life sponsors Life Chain abortion protestA silent protest against abortion returned to Alleghany County this past Sunday as a number of local residents gathered to pray and display signs.Email The Alleghany News |
Priser reflects on his life"I want to be a witness. That's what Jesus said you had to be," said Clarence Priser.Reynolds case may be splitTwo defendants in the Reynolds wrongful-death lawsuit have filed a motion to sever the action.Town seeks help with seal designThe Town of Sparta is seeking help from those with artistic inclinations to come up with a logo for the town. |
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